Interim Internal Controls Analyst

Macildowie are actively seeking an interim Internal Controls Analyst to work for a well established business based in East Midlands. Reporting directly into the Head of Internal Controls. 

Role Purpose

We are seeking a temporary Internal Controls Analyst to support the ongoing SOX implementation programme. The role will focus on assisting with controls remediation activities, primarily within inventory-related processes, and helping ensure readiness for SOX compliance requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with process owners, site teams, and Internal Controls to identify control gaps, monitor remediation activities, review evidence, and support the implementation of sustainable control processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the SOX implementation programme across operational and finance processes.
• Assist with inventory control remediation activities, including documenting and validating control improvements.
• Review control evidence submitted by process owners and ensure it is complete, accurate, and appropriately retained.
• Track remediation actions and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion.
• Perform gap assessments to identify weaknesses in control design and execution.
• Support reviews of Segregation of Duties (SoD) and identify potential conflicts or risks.
• Assist with testing and validation of newly implemented controls.
• Maintain remediation trackers, action logs, and project documentation.
• Work with site management and process owners to improve control awareness and compliance.
• Provide regular updates on remediation progress and emerging risks.
• Support preparation for internal and external audit reviews related to SOX compliance.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in Internal Controls, SOX compliance, Internal Audit, Risk, or Finance Controls.
• Understanding of SOX requirements and control frameworks.
• Experience reviewing process documentation and control evidence.
• Ability to identify control gaps and recommend practical improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience supporting SOX implementation or controls transformation projects.
• Experience with inventory, manufacturing, or supply chain controls.
• Understanding of Segregation of Duties concepts and access control reviews.
• Audit, accounting, or risk management qualifications (or working towards).
• Personal Attributes
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced project environment.
• Proactive in identifying issues and driving actions to completion.
• Able to build effective working relationships across multiple business functions.
• Flexible and willing to travel to sites as required.
• Travel Requirements

This role will require occasional travel to operational sites within the UK to support remediation activities, engage with process owners, and validate controls.

Key Deliverables

• Support completion of inventory control remediation activities.
• Ensure control evidence repositories are complete and audit-ready.
• Identify and escalate control gaps and SoD issues.
• Contribute to successful SOX implementation and readiness objectives.
• Assist with establishing sustainable controls and documentation across sites.

This role would suit someone with 2-5 years' experience in Internal Controls, Internal Audit, SOX, Risk, or Finance, who can quickly become effective in a hands-on remediation environment.

If you're interested please apply with your most up to date CV and Macildowie will reach out to discuss the role in more depth.